Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropus
ID:
75327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 57 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074656



Common Names

  • Large Crepis
  • Big Crepis
  • Macropus Crepis


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Synonyms

  • Crepis macropus phrygia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Crepis macropus macropus [unknown]
  • Crepis incana Ledeb. [unknown]

Description

Crepis macropus (also called Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis macropus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis macropus is a yellow daisy-like head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis macropus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Crepis macropus

Crepis macropus can be found in the United States and Canada.

Crepis macropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis macropus?

Crepis macropus

What is the common name of Crepis macropus?

Large-flowered Hawk's-beard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis macropus?

Grasslands and disturbed areas

Species in the Crepis genus

Crepis aitchisonii, Crepis mollis, Crepis tungusica, Crepis kashmirica, Crepis filiformis, Crepis ramosissima, Crepis foetida, Crepis willdenowii, Crepis acuminata, Crepis racemosa, Crepis froelichiana, Crepis turicensis, Crepis paniculata, Crepis atheniensis, Crepis coreana, Crepis trichocephala, Crepis zacintha, Crepis noronhaea, Crepis monrealensis, Crepis leontodontoides, Crepis sancta, Crepis bithynica, Crepis miyabei, Crepis merxmuelleri, Crepis smyrnaea, Crepis monticola, Crepis turcomanica, Crepis insignis, Crepis balliana, Crepis senecioides, Crepis himalaica, Crepis elymaitica, Crepis rigescens, Crepis rhaetica, Crepis intermedia, Crepis chondrilloides, Crepis heterotricha, Crepis caucasica, Crepis crocea, Crepis czerepanovii, Crepis schachtii, Crepis nevii, Crepis turcica, Crepis aurea, Crepis coreana, Crepis straussii, Crepis multiflora, Crepis tenerrima, Crepis divaricata, Crepis amplexifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31374: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.